Welcome to Bookanook Studio (M.J. Reidy)

Writing​

My award winning short stories have been published or performed in: Elle Australia, INK3, Award Winning Australian Writing, Melaleuca Blue, Grieve, Newcastle Short Story Prize anthology (2018 & 2020), Monologue Adventures Voices of Women Project, Australian Poetry Slam, LitLive and the ABC. In 2018, I was a panellist at the Australian Short Story Festival in Perth, WA. I was the winner of Elle magazine's national short story competition in 2018 and in 2020, winner of the KSP Short Fiction Awards (W.A).  

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Designer - Book Clutches

I'm an artist and designer of bespoke book clutches - my passion is to transform unloved books and turn them into wearable pieces of art. My passion is upcycling - finding unloved books and transforming them into unique statement pieces. I absolutely love to make gifts for bookish fans and nerds like myself! Visit my Shop page to browse my bespoke clutches. 

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Creative Writing Workshops - facilitator

I run creative writing workshops on the Central Coast and Hunter region, working with adults and children. I'm passionate about encouraging people to embrace the power of storytelling. 

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Thanks for visiting,

Michelle (M.J Reidy) x